Ever Met These People?

batguano · 01-21-2008, 06:02 PM

I think I have met a few.

IDIOT SIGHTING :
We had to have the garage door repaired. The Sears repairman told us that one of our problems was that we did not have a 'large' enough motor on the opener. I thought for a minute, and said that we had the largest one Sears made at that time, a 1/2 horsepower. He shook his head and said, 'Lady, you need a 1/4 horsepower.' I responded that 1/2 was larger than 1/4. He said, 'NO, it's not.' Four is larger than two.'

We haven't used Sears repair since.

IDIOT SIGHTING
My daughter and I went through the McDonald's take-out window and I gave the clerk a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her a quarter. She said, 'You gave me too much money.' I said, 'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar bill back.' She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to repeat my request. I did so, and he handed me back the quarter, and said "We're sorry but they could not do that kind of thing.' The clerk then proceeded to give me back $1 and 75 cents in change.

Do not confuse the clerks at McD's.

IDIOT SIGHTING :
I live in a semi rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the DEER CROSSING sign on our road. The reason: 'Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore.'

From Kingman, KS

IDIOT SIGHTING IN FOOD SERVICE:
My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for 'minimal lettuce.' He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg lettuce.
From Kansas City

IDIOT SIGHTING :
I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, 'Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?' To which I replied, 'If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?' He smiled knowingly and nodded,
'That's why we ask.'

Happened in Birmingham , AL

IDIOT SIGHTING:
The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled, she responded, 'What on earth are blind people doing driving?!'

She was a probation officer in Wichita , KS

IDIOT SIGHTING:
At a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker; she was leaving the company due to 'downsizing.' Our manager commented cheerfully, 'This is fun. We should do this more often.' Not another word was spoken. We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare.

This was a lunch at Texas Instruments.

IDIOT SIGHTING :
I work with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the sake of her life, couldn't understand why her system would not turn on.

And a deputy with the Dallas County Sheriffs office, no less.

IDIOT SIGHTING:
When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. 'Hey,' I announced to the technician, 'its open!' His reply, 'I know. I already got that side.'

This was at the Ford dealership in Canton , Mississippi

TheSoundMan21 · 01-21-2008, 06:16 PM

I got that email a week or so ago some funny stuff.

Quick question where did you get your driving gloves? I have been driving like crazy and keep forgeting to pick me up some. I have never owned a pair so I am just wondering whats the best bang for you buck on em. Thanks

bobby2002s2k. · 01-21-2008, 06:49 PM

lol, thats some funny stuff

Nickgouge · 01-21-2008, 06:59 PM

Great stuff Bat! I especially like the one about McD's. In today's computer age the concept of making change seems to be lost on cashiers...they'll give you whatever change the register tells 'em to!

gomarlins3 · 01-21-2008, 07:14 PM

Funny stuff.

makopolo · 01-21-2008, 07:39 PM

I had the instructor for a motorcycle safety course furiously fighting in the classroom cause I would not agree with her saying that going from the outside-inside-outside of a turn made the radius smaller. it took some me 5 mins and a diagram on the board to explain that it made the curvature larger.

batguano · 01-21-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

I got that email a week or so ago some funny stuff.

Quick question where did you get your driving gloves? I have been driving like crazy and keep forgeting to pick me up some. I have never owned a pair so I am just wondering whats the best bang for you buck on em. Thanks

Here you go.

http://www.leatherglovesonline.com:80/

Java Junky · 01-21-2008, 08:55 PM

Mako, I think I knew her.
Bat, unfortunately . . I think I also know most'a them too.
'S'gettin' frightful scary out there, ain't it?
Java

DJJSR · 01-22-2008, 05:58 AM

I love to read those things. Makes me feel smarter.

jagg · 01-22-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

I love to read those things. Makes me feel smarter.

Me too Don. I'm in need of all the help I can get.

Yeeeeehaaaaaa,
jagg

01-21-2008, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
batguano Andiamo Veloce Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grittsburg NC Posts: 589	Ever Met These People? I think I have met a few. IDIOT SIGHTING : We had to have the garage door repaired. The Sears repairman told us that one of our problems was that we did not have a 'large' enough motor on the opener. I thought for a minute, and said that we had the largest one Sears made at that time, a 1/2 horsepower. He shook his head and said, 'Lady, you need a 1/4 horsepower.' I responded that 1/2 was larger than 1/4. He said, 'NO, it's not.' Four is larger than two.' We haven't used Sears repair since. IDIOT SIGHTING My daughter and I went through the McDonald's take-out window and I gave the clerk a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her a quarter. She said, 'You gave me too much money.' I said, 'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar bill back.' She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to repeat my request. I did so, and he handed me back the quarter, and said "We're sorry but they could not do that kind of thing.' The clerk then proceeded to give me back $1 and 75 cents in change. Do not confuse the clerks at McD's. IDIOT SIGHTING : I live in a semi rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the DEER CROSSING sign on our road. The reason: 'Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore.' From Kingman, KS IDIOT SIGHTING IN FOOD SERVICE: My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for 'minimal lettuce.' He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg lettuce. From Kansas City IDIOT SIGHTING : I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, 'Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?' To which I replied, 'If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?' He smiled knowingly and nodded, 'That's why we ask.' Happened in Birmingham , AL IDIOT SIGHTING: The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled, she responded, 'What on earth are blind people doing driving?!' She was a probation officer in Wichita , KS IDIOT SIGHTING: At a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker; she was leaving the company due to 'downsizing.' Our manager commented cheerfully, 'This is fun. We should do this more often.' Not another word was spoken. We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare. This was a lunch at Texas Instruments. IDIOT SIGHTING : I work with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the sake of her life, couldn't understand why her system would not turn on. And a deputy with the Dallas County Sheriffs office, no less. IDIOT SIGHTING: When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. 'Hey,' I announced to the technician, 'its open!' His reply, 'I know. I already got that side.' This was at the Ford dealership in Canton , Mississippi __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MY VID http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...DBR2008Pt1.flv Nikola Tesla,I salute you.

01-21-2008, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,042	I got that email a week or so ago some funny stuff. Quick question where did you get your driving gloves? I have been driving like crazy and keep forgeting to pick me up some. I have never owned a pair so I am just wondering whats the best bang for you buck on em. Thanks __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

01-21-2008, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
bobby2002s2k. S2K 4 life!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 239	lol, thats some funny stuff __________________ ITs been over a year and i still cant keep my foot off the floor!

01-21-2008, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nickgouge Middle-Aged Crazy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 107	Great stuff Bat! I especially like the one about McD's. In today's computer age the concept of making change seems to be lost on cashiers...they'll give you whatever change the register tells 'em to! __________________ Dave - '07 S2000 Berlina Black "Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin

01-21-2008, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	Funny stuff. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

01-21-2008, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
makopolo needs to graduate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 215	I had the instructor for a motorcycle safety course furiously fighting in the classroom cause I would not agree with her saying that going from the outside-inside-outside of a turn made the radius smaller. it took some me 5 mins and a diagram on the board to explain that it made the curvature larger.

01-21-2008, 08:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Mako, I think I knew her. Bat, unfortunately . . I think I also know most'a them too. 'S'gettin' frightful scary out there, ain't it? Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-22-2008, 05:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,752	I love to read those things. Makes me feel smarter. __________________ Don

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